How much does a funeral cost in Baltimore?
Direct Cremation $1,815 from $725
Basic Services Fee $2,057
Funeral Home Prices in Baltimore, Maryland
Itemized pricing from 41 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| Bailey Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A 4023 Annapolis Road | $1,495 | — | $1,895 | 410-609-0009 |
| Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home 3631 Falls Road | $2,945 | — | $3,880 | 410-889-3735 |
| Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home 1412 E Preston St | $1,300 | — | $2,100 | 410-837-4926 |
| Chatman Harris Funeral Home 5240 Reistertown Road | $1,005 | — | $1,295 | 410-578-3822 |
| Chatman-Harris Funeral Home 4210 Belair Rd | $1,005 | — | $1,295 | 410-488-5947 |
| Chatman-Harris Funeral Home East 4210 Belair Road | $1,005 | — | $1,295 | +1-410-488-5947 |
| Cremation & Funeral Alternatives 8717 Green Pastures Drive | $725 | — | $1,095 | 410-321-1005 |
| Cremation Society of Maryland 299 Frederick Road | $1,315 | — | $1,195 | 410-788-1800 |
| DabrowskiChojnacki Funeral Home 1005 Dundalk Avenue | $1,020 | — | $2,795 | 410-633-6630 |
| David J Weber Funeral Homes 401 S Chester St | $2,035 | — | $2,185 | 410-276-6600 |
| David J Weber Funeral Homes 5311 Edmondson Ave | $2,035 | — | $2,185 | 410-624-7432 |
| Estep Brothers Funeral Service 1300 Eutaw Pl | $2,100 | — | $1,650 | 410-728-2800 |
| Gonce Funeral Service PA 4001 Ritchie Hwy | $1,425 | — | $2,050 | 410-789-1800 |
| Howell Funeral Home of East Baltimore 3331 Brehms Lane | $1,300 | — | $1,500 | 410-485-3500 |
| Howell Funeral Home of West Baltimore 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue | $1,300 | — | $1,500 | 410-664-6800 |
| Hubbard Funeral Home Inc 4107 Wilkens Ave | $3,915 | — | $2,995 | 410-242-3300 |
| James A. Morton & Sons Funeral Home 311 Main Street | $1,075 | — | $1,595 | 410-728-1100 |
| James A. Morton & Sons Funeral Home 1701 Laurens Street | $1,075 | — | $1,595 | 410-728-1100 |
| Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home 2140 N. Fulton Avenue | $875 | — | $1,600 | 410-383-2700 |
| Joseph N Zannino, Jr Funeral Home 263 S Conkling St | $1,995 | — | $1,995 | 410-327-4220 |
| Joseph N. Zannino Funeral Home 263 South Conkling Street | $1,995 | — | $1,995 | — |
| Lassahn Funeral Home 7401 Belair Rd | $2,995 | — | $3,225 | 410-665-2000 |
| Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home 5305 Harford Road | $2,685 | — | $2,695 | +1-410-426-1517 |
| Lilly & Zeiler Inc Funeral Home 700 S Conkling St | $1,265 | — | $1,975 | 410-342-1222 |
| Lilly & Zeiler Inc Funeral Home 1901 Eastern Ave | $1,265 | — | $1,975 | 410-327-1442 |
| Loudon Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 3620 Wilkens Ave | $2,095 | — | $2,495 | 410-644-1900 |
| March Funeral Homes 1101 E North Ave | $1,450 | — | $1,750 | 410-727-3300 |
| March Funeral Homes 4300 Wabash Ave | $1,450 | — | $1,750 | 410-542-2400 |
| March, Gary P, Funeral Home PA 270 Fredhilton Pass | $1,000 | — | $1,575 | 410-945-1100 |
| McCully-Polyniak Funeral Home PA 237 E Patapsco Ave | $1,595 | — | $1,495 | 410-355-1185 |
| Miller-Dippel Funeral Home Inc 6415 Belair Rd | $2,945 | — | $3,680 | 410-426-7171 |
| Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home 6500 York | $2,795 | — | $2,645 | 410-377-8300 |
| Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service 7527 Harford Road | $1,760 | — | $2,425 | 410-444-4683 |
| Phillips Funeral Home PA 1727 N Monroe St | $1,470 | — | $1,550 | 410-523-4918 |
| Ronald Taylor, II Funeral Home 108 West North Avenue | $1,995 | — | $2,450 | +1 410 962 8290 |
| Ruck, Leonard J, Inc Funeral Home 5303-09 Harford Rd | $2,685 | — | $2,695 | 410-426-1517 |
| Sol Levinson & Bros Funeral Home 8900 Reisterstown | $4,095 | — | $2,745 | 410-653-8900 |
| Taylors Funeral Home 108 W North Ave | $1,995 | — | $2,450 | 410-962-8290 |
| Wylie Funeral Home PA 638 N Gilmor St | $1,750 | — | $1,450 | 410-462-4070 |
| Wylie Funeral Homes 701 N Mount Street | $1,750 | — | $1,450 | 410-462-4070 |
| Zeiler, Charles S, & Son Inc 6224 Eastern Ave | $2,440 | — | $2,170 | 410-276-3588 |
More Funeral Homes in Baltimore
Understanding Funeral Costs in Baltimore
Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's
General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.
Basic Services Fee — avg $2,057 in Baltimore
The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.
Direct Cremation — avg $1,815 in Baltimore
The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Baltimore, prices start as low as $725.
Traditional Burial
The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.
Embalming — typically $500–$900
The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.
Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.
Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500
The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.
Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.
What's NOT included in funeral home prices
Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.
Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Maryland must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Baltimore
What is the average funeral cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Funeral costs in Baltimore, Maryland vary by funeral home and service type. We have 53 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.
How much does direct cremation cost in Baltimore?
Direct cremation in Baltimore averages $1,815, with prices ranging from $725 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.
What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?
Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Baltimore, Maryland, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.
What is included in the basic services fee?
The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Baltimore, this fee averages $2,057. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do Baltimore funeral costs compare to Maryland averages?
Maryland's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Baltimore before making a decision.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Baltimore, Maryland is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 41+ homes in Baltimore and
10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home
websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm
current pricing before making arrangements.
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